Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKMOOR ROAD, SY2 5BN.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SY2 5BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 46, SY2 5BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £353k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY2 5BN is a safe, established residential area on Monkmoor Road, 0.4km from Underdale in Shrewsbury. Administratively it sits within Underdale ward and the Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency.

For families considering a move, SY2 5BN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, up 2.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SY2 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00147617 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY2 5BN. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,000

6 sales · Mean £ 320,825

Semi-Detached

£ 247,000

5 sales · Mean £ 288,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY2 5BN has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences80
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson19
Other crime10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Crowmoor Primary School and Nursery

Good199 pupils0.4 km
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Severndale Specialist Academy

Requires Improvement406 pupils0.6 km
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The Wilfred Owen School

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.6 km
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The Martin Wilson School

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good173 pupils0.7 km
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Belvidere School

Outstanding830 pupils0.7 km
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St Giles CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement311 pupils0.9 km
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Belvidere Primary School

Requires Improvement276 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • A K Convenience0.6 km
  • Border Off Licence0.5 km
  • KK Monkmoor Convenience Stores0.6 km
  • Co-Op Food0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Abbey Court Guest House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Old Bell0.9 km
  • Unison Club1.0 km
  • Dog And Pheasant0.9 km
  • Dun Cow1.0 km
  • Monkmoor Hotel0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Hartlands Rest Home0.8 km
  • Weir Cafe0.6 km
  • Tin Cup Coffee1.0 km
  • Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.3 km
  • Tandoori Cottage0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China House0.7 km
  • Crowmere Fryer0.6 km
  • Monkmoor Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Bamboo House0.9 km
  • Tim Tim0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shrewsbury1.2 km
  • Yorton10.6 km
  • Wellington (Shropshire)14.6 km